The ladies didn’t disappoint last night at the Essence Black Women In Hollywood Awards. Gabrielle Union, Yara Shahidi, Janelle Monae and more were flawless on the red carpet.
Show host, Gabrielle Union wrote about the event on her IG account:
Magical night hosting the @essence #BlackWomenInHollywood awards! Dream night surrounded by❤ , support, real friendship and a community that isn’t interested in watching you fail. We uplift, we encourage, we inspire… we are truly a sisterhood and I am grateful
NAACP Image award winner, Aja Naomi King, who was honored at the event, looked fabulous in white.
Insecure creator Issa Rae, who was also honored, looked elegant and graceful on the carpet.
Tracee Ellis Ross never disappoints!!!!!! Or as Taraji P. Henson said,” She so Puuuuuuurrrrttttyyyyyyy”
Black-ish star, Yara Shahidi was also honored at last night’s event. The beautiful actress was joined by her mother, whom she calls her inspiration, and her network.
This suit on Janelle Monae is everything!!!!!!!
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